Thursday, 03 Nov 2011
It is reported that a AUD 1.2 billion proposal for a central Queensland coal export facility will be rigorously assessed for its potential environmental, social and economic impacts.
Queensland Coordinator General Keith Davies has declared the Fitzroy Terminal, proposed for Port Alma, 50km south of Rockhampton, as a significant project.
The declaration does not indicate approval or endorsement, but signals the start of an assessment of the potential environmental, social and economic impacts.
The facility would have an export capacity of 22 million tonnes per year, generate up to 350 construction jobs and up to 150 operational jobs.
Deputy Premier Mr Andrew Fraser said it was important to secure appropriate infrastructure to service the growing mining industry in central Queensland, but there needed to be a balance with potential environmental impacts. He said that "If approved, the Fitzroy Terminal would help address the increase in demand for essential coal port facilities by providing an alternative port for smaller tonnage mines.”
The project is owned by a consortium including Queensland-based private investment group Mitchell Group Holdings.
The federal environment minister has also decided to conduct an environmental impact statement on the project.
The Queensland coordinator-general declares a proposal to be a significant project after considering its scale, complexity and technology components, as well as the potential effects on the environment.
(sourced from Nine msn)
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